8/9 ingredients recognized
How we scored this
PureScore is the stored composite of ingredient safety (40%), formulation quality (30%), contaminant risk (20%) and label transparency (10%). This label matched 8 of 9 listed ingredients. Unmatched names never wear an Excellent stamp. Methodology
Pink lemonade
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Flagged concerns
red 40 lake
Linked to ADHD in children; potential carcinogen; may contain carcinogenic contaminants.
acesulfame potassium
Limited safety data; may affect insulin response; animal studies showed tumor increases.
natural lemon flavor with other natural flavors
Vague term masking hundreds of possible compounds; may include MSG, beaver anal gland secretions, and other sources.
cellulose gum
Synthetic emulsifier; animal studies link it to microbiome disruption and inflammation.
cane sugar
High glycemic index; promotes inflammation and metabolic disease.
Full ingredient list
cane sugar, citric acid, natural lemon flavor with other natural flavors, potassium citrate, acesulfame potassium, cellulose gum, magnesium oxide, ascorbic acid (vitamin C), red 40 lake